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Deep Dive
Crowdfunding the classroom: 5 K-12 Kickstarters you should check out
These crowdfunding campaigns are worth a closer look (and a donation).
By Allie Gross • July 18, 2014 -
K12 Inc. opens family support center
The virtual education company's new support center in Alcoa, TN, is aimed at helping families decide if K12 Inc. is right for their kids.
By Allie Gross • July 17, 2014 -
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TrendlineSTEM
From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.
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Biggest challenge for educators? Individualized learning
An informal survey conducted at ISTE by Edmentum details which of seven major challenges is top of mind for educators.
By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2014 -
Audit reveals Fort Worth district spent $2.7M on unnecessary tech
Some of the frivolous tech purchases have reportedly gone unutilized by Texas' Fort Worth Independent School District.
By Allie Gross • July 15, 2014 -
Netop issues first beta invites for Vision ME workflow management app
The app is aimed at making iPad-equipped classrooms easier for educators to manage.
By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2014 -
How does Bill Gates benefit from Common Core?
Some see Microsoft, the house that Gates built, standing to turn a profit on the new standards,.
By Allie Gross • July 14, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Education Fixation: What to look out for this week
Find out about education Kickstarters, higher ed funding turnarounds, and more this week on Education Dive!
By Roger Riddell • July 13, 2014 -
FCC approves E-rate reforms, will increase focus on Wi-Fi
The vote along party lines frees up $1 billion annually for Wi-Fi services for the next two years.
By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
ISTE 2014: Our recap of K-12 ed tech's premier gathering
Here's a rundown of Education Dive's coverage at the K-12 IT mega-gathering in Atlanta.
By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
4 platforms simplifying professional development at ISTE
With new standards and device deployments rolling out, high-quality teacher training is as critical as ever.
By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2014 -
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Deep DiveISTE round-up: 11 ed tech tools worth noting
Whether you missed the giant K-12 ed tech show in Atlanta or just didn't have time to see everything on display, we've got you covered.
By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Edgenuity CEO talks personalized learning and classroom tech [ISTE]
We sat down with Sari Factor at ISTE to talk about education's sometimes slow adoption of tech and Edgenuity's new MyPath product.
By Roger Riddell • July 9, 2014 -
Kansas refuses to release reading and math data
Officals say the data was compromised by spring cyberattacks.
By Allie Gross • July 9, 2014 -
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Deep DiveHow 3 state education departments are embracing the future [ISTE]
Ed tech leaders from Indiana, New Jersey, and North Carolina gathered in a Sunday panel to talk device deployments, new online exams, digital resources, and more.
By Roger Riddell • July 3, 2014 -
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Deep Dive4 crucial education points LeVar Burton made at ISTE
The Reading Rainbow host spoke to a packed room on technology, the importance of fostering a love of reading, and more.
By Roger Riddell • July 1, 2014 -
Apple's iTunes U gains more tools
The expansion is the tech giant's latest effort to get schools to swap out textbooks for iPads.
By Allie Gross • July 1, 2014 -
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt unveils new app for Chrome OS, iPad [ISTE 2014]
The publisher's HMH Player offers educators a variety of tools for today's tech-oriented learning environment.
By Roger Riddell • June 30, 2014 -
Panasonic, Intel, and Microsoft debut 3E tablet for K12 [ISTE]
The durable new 2-in-1 device counts a stylus, magnifying glass lens, and temperature probe among its features.
By Roger Riddell • June 30, 2014 -
Online learning, charters, and amenities: The week's most read education news
Find out about the U.S. Education Department's potential death blow to Corinthian Colleges and more right here.
By Roger Riddell • June 27, 2014 -
Google Play for Education access expands to Chromebooks
The Android portal is no longer limited to tablets.
By Allie Gross • June 26, 2014 -
GoNoodle aims to refocus students with quick games
The online mini-activities can be used to calm down, pump up, and refocus students for more productive learning
By Allie Gross • June 25, 2014 -
High tech prices a burden for Twin Cities schools
Districts across Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN, are struggling to afford classroom tech.
By Allie Gross • June 24, 2014 -
Report: Grading essays with machines is a bad idea
Maja Wilson, the author of “Rethinking Rubrics in Writing Assessment,” explains the flaws of using artificial intelligence to grade essays.
By Allie Gross • June 20, 2014 -
Instructure aims for 'lossless learning' with latest Canvas upgrades
The new MagicMarker and Canvas Polls apps are among ways the company is incorporating real-time analytics into the physical classroom.
By Roger Riddell • June 19, 2014 -
Aspen Institute task force releases major report on personalized learning
The institute's Task Force on Learning and the Internet, co-chaired by Jeb Bush and Rosario Dawson, announced its findings in a webcast.
By Roger Riddell • June 17, 2014
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